Kamayani is an epic-poem depicting the interplay of human emotions, thoughts, and actions using mythological metaphors. The story uses characters such as Manu, Shraddha, and Ida, where Manu finds himself emotionless after the deluge (Pralaya) and later engaging in various emotions where each character contributes to these emotions. Manu is the head and heart, Shraddha is faith and Ida is intelligence.